How do you upgrade a weapon past level 5?

To get a regular upgrade from +5 or +6 (or change any weapon's properties, really), it has to be done through a Modify option at the correct Blacksmith. You can only reinforce it again once it's reached +6. Go to the Blacksmith, and choose the Modify Equipment option.
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How do you upgrade weapons past 5?

In order to continue past +5, you must go to modify equipment, and ascend to +6 and then continue upgrading, with a limit of +10. Location of the Large Ember: The Large Ember can be found at the beginning of the Depths.
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Why can't i upgrade my weapon past 5 ds1?

Upgrading weapons past +5 requires you to "ascend" your weapon in the "Modify Equipment" tab. You can later on find an Ember that can let Andre ascend your weapon twice so you can have a +15 weapon. Reinforce Weapon =/= Ascend Weapon.
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How do I upgrade my scimitar past 5?

Upgrading problems with my Scimitar +5
  1. You need to be at Andre and go to Modify Weapon after having given him the Large Ember from the Depths. ...
  2. You then need to upgrade the Scimitar to +10, which requires a total of 9 more Large Titanite Shards.
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How to upgrade Zweihander past 5?

You need to find various embers that unlock upgrade paths with the blacksmiths. The large ember is located by the first meatcleaver zombie in the Depths and if you give that to Andre in the Undead Parish you can "modify" your Zwei to +6, after which you simply upgrade with large titanite shards.
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Should I upgrade Zweihander or Claymore?

If you use a shield, use the claymore. If you love huge and very powerful 2 handed weapons, use the Zweihander. You can still use a shield with the Zweihander, you just do the Combat Kick first to knock people off balance. All things considered, PvP and PvE.
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Can you upgrade Black Knight Sword past 5?

Nope, Black Knight weapons are classified as special weapons that can only be upgraded to +5. And no, you cannot make a Fire BK weapon. Pro Hint - any item that requires Twinkling titanite for upgrades can only be upgraded to +5 and has no other path.
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Can you upgrade Moonlight Greatsword?

Large Sword of Moonlight can be upgraded up to +5 at Blacksmith Ed using Colorless Demon Souls.
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How do I upgrade my Claymore past 10?

For upgrading past +10 you need to drain the water in New Londo Ruins and find the very large ember there.
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How do you get a weapon to plus 15?

Bring both the large ember and the very large ember to Andrei. Andre does it if you've gotten the Very Large Ember from New Londo. If you have a +14 (Very Large Ember required to ascend +10 to +11) weapon already you need to find a titanite slab, then you can reinforce it to +15 anywhere, even at the bonfire.
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Can you upgrade armor past 5 ds1?

Anything that is upgraded with Twinkling Titanite can only be upgraded to +5. To upgrade weapons beyond +10, there's an ember in New Londo that allows you to upgrade your weapons to a maximum of +15. The show's over. SK armour is at max I believe and for +15 weapons you need the very large ember from New Londo.
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How do you fully upgrade weapons in Dark Souls?

Your first major upgrade of your weapon is acquired through the use of titanite shards and souls. You will need to trade both of these to upgrade your weapon, and each time you do so it will ascend a weapon level until it reaches the maximum of +5.
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How do you ascend a weapon to +10 in ds1?

So the process for standard upgrade path is as follows:
  1. Use Reinforce Weapon to upgrade from +0 to +5 (bonfire or blacksmith)
  2. Acquire Large Ember and give to Andre.
  3. Use Modify Equipment at Andre to boost +5 to +6.
  4. Use Reinforce Weapon to upgrade from +6 to +10 (bonfire or blacksmith)
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How do you get plus 6 in Dark Souls?

there will be two dogs, a butcher, and a chest, The Large Ember is in the chest. Kill the enemies, get it, and take it to Andre. Then he can get your weapons to +6-10.
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How do you ascend weapons in ds1?

To do this you must first give the Large Ember (found in The Depths to Andrei or another suitable blacksmith such as the giant in Anor Londo. Ascend the weapon by using the giant blacksmith in Anor Londo, 5,000 souls and the boss souls to then create the Boss Soul Weapon.
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Why can't i upgrade the Claymore past 5?

You have to go to Andre to do the +5 -> +6 upgrade. And you have to have given him the Large Ember already. Each blacksmith can only do certain upgrade paths. If all else fails, use fire.
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How to level Claymore past 5?

Theres 2 divine embers. One after the moonlight butterly, the other deep inside the tomb of giants guarded by literally a dozen Giant skeletons and is a b! tch to get to. You'll need that to upgrade past +5.
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Is it worth upgrading Claymore?

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It seems like experienced DS players advise the claymore more than the drake sword because it has greater potential since it ends up being stronger after upgrading it. I've upgraded it to +5 and it still inflicts less damage than the drake sword.
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Is Moonlight Greatsword worth it?

Its a fine weapon, not a fan of its weapon art and the range on the fully charged strong could use a bit of help. but its biggest problem is it deals physical and magic. Yeah its a cool sword, iconic to Dark souls, just feel its not up to scratch with the other options.
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Why is the Moonlight Greatsword in every game?

Eagle-eyed fans are sure to have noticed the different variations of this weapon appearing in this series, and creator Hidetaka Miyazaki has surely included it as a homage to the origins of FromSoftware and as a way to keep all of these games connected.
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Can you overcharge greatsword?

Great sword has always had an overcharging mechanic. As soon as you see the third flash is when you release. The fourth flash is when it over charges and reverts back to a level 2 charge. This mechanic doesn't apply to aerial attacks though.
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Which Black Knight weapon is best?

1 Black Knight Halberd

There really is no other choice for the best weapon in Dark Souls.
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How rare is Black Knight Sword?

Availability. Semi-common drop from Black Knights wielding the Black Knight Sword. One (non-respawning) is encountered midway through the Undead Burg; two more are found in the Undead Asylum if revisited; two sword Black Knights respawn in the Kiln of the First Flame.
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What is max level of Black Knight Greatsword?

All weapons upgraded with twinkling and demon titanite go to +5 max. BKGS is op in the first half of the game, but it gets outdamaged by most ultras once you get them to +15. There's only one DLC.
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